Don’t assume the worst

First of all , I have been reading as much posts as I can on here and thank this group for perking me up a bit when I was going through the most worrying time.. since always having chest inf I was sent for an x ray in nov , next day Dr called to say I had a shadow on my lung so booked a CT scan, phone call next day to say it was inconclusive and actually mentioned plural cancer so contrast CT needed for lungs, abdomen and pelvis ...got a cancellation on 21st Dec but I refused as I didn't want my kids going through a miserable Xmas ... scan booked for this morning (6th Jan) I was so nervous that I took diazepam my dr gave me ... the lady seeing to me thought I was weird as I enjoyed the dye going through, it was lovely and warm 4 hours later my dr phoned, I panic as it was so fast but it was good news, no cancer detected I just thought I would say if like me you have to go through the worry, scans etc it's not always bad news and hope it helps some people looking for re assurance or hope as that's what I was looking for on here and was worried sick , good luck to all xx

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    Hi Dontlosehope,

    A very warm welcome to posting on our forum. I am delighted to hear that you got the all clear yesterday and can fully appreciate how relieved you must feel. Thank you for giving so many people hope as they waior a diagnosis.

    I am glad to know that you got some reassurance by following some of the posts here. We're a friendly and supportive group and we are always here for anyone, whatever their situation.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Totally agree.  I've posted on here twice, once 4 years ago when I found a lump in my neck.   Turned out to be a shoddy lymph node (that's what the consultant called it).  Its still there and now and again I can still feel it.  I was totally lost for 7 days, worrying myself and convinced I had cancer.

    Just before Christmas I developed pain in my armpit.  It got worse and was going into my left breast.  Pain so bad I couldn't sleep.   Nurse practitioner couldn't feel anything but emergency doctor after Christmas refereed me to breast clinic.  She said it could be something deeper.  I have just spent 10 days in a whirlwind of emotions.  Yesterday was told I have costochondritis.  Had it before but I have a severe case now.

    These emotions are natural and no matter how positive you try to be, it's the unknown.  We are not in control, we think the worst.  This forum is amazing and helped me to cope with the waiting and get reassurance at my lowest point in the waiting journey.   Thankyou to everyone who gave me hope and listened to me.  I hope I gave someone some reassurance as they were feeling low.

    Kernow